Clonmel Water Mains Replacement Works
Uisce Éireann is replacing aged water mains in Clonmel to provide a more reliable water supply, reduce high levels of leakage and improve water quality.
The works involve the replacement of almost 1.4km km of aged cast iron water mains with new modern pipes. The programme to replace the water mains in Clonmel will commence in mid-October. These works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.
The section of works will commence on Kickham Street and progress to Upper Gladstone Street, Catherine Street, Morton Street, William Street, Cashel Street, and Mary Street over the coming months.
The works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customers’ water supply.
To minimise disruption a phased approach will be implemented, with areas of works limited to short sections. Night works will commence on Kickham Street in mid-October, before moving on to Upper Gladstone Street.
The works will be carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Shareridge Ltd. and are expected to be completed by early 2026.
Old vs. new pipes
What are the benefits of the works?
The benefits of these leakage reduction works include:
- Reliable Water Supply – Replacement of problematic water mains and service
connections will reduce the instances of bursts and interruptions to the water
supply reducing disruption for homes and businesses in the area. - Reduced Leaks – Replacement of problematic water mains and service
connections will eliminate existing leaks and reduce the amount of clean drinking
water lost into the ground. - Improved Water Quality – Removing existing old cast iron and lead from the
public water network and replacing them with new pipes will reduce the risk of
contamination. - Improved Operation and Maintenance – These works will deliver efficiencies
including cost savings by providing improved water network operation that will
require less maintenance in the future.
Will customers be affected by the works?
Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers. Traffic management, night works and in some areas road closures will be necessary to safely complete the works. Local and emergency traffic will always be
maintained.
The works may involve some short-term interruptions to the water supply. The project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours-notice prior to any planned interruption.
We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient. Works crews will make every effort to minimise any disruption these necessary works cause.
